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The Donatello Hotel

3.5 of 5
501 Post Street, cross street - Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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The Donatello Hotel
Ranked #9 of 239 hotels in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 1300 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Union square(245)
  • Cable car(98)
  • Great location(70)
  • Top floor(69)
  • Very good(56)
  • Street noise(38)
  • Friendly and helpful(32)
  • Coffee maker(29)
  • Club room(22)
  • Fridge microwave(21)
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1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Great location, spacious, comfortable. Ticks most boxes. Street noise can be intrusive. Not sure why US hotels don't double glaze.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

Now if you really want value for your dollar because you are looking for a conveniently hotel located just one block from Union Square that has the most spacious accommodations in San Francisco with elegantly decorated rooms with microwave and refrigerator, a free fitness center with whirlpool and sauna, a marvelous top-floor lounge with view and fireplace, indoor valet parking... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

Excellent location. I valued the kitchnette. The hotel is beeing renovated. Our lovely renovated room -with a nice street view- was a bit noisy, though in the 8th floor. May be non renovated rooms aren't so nice, the same about those facing the back of buildings.

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Bendigo
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

We were very happy with our choice of the Donatello Hotel. The location was perfect for everything we wanted to see and access to public transport was quick and easy. Access to Union Square, cable cars, etc was perfect. Valet parking (although on the expensive side) was quick and friendly as were all the hotel staff we encountered. The rooms... More

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Boston
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

As mentioned by other reviewers, the hotel is conveniently located. You can easilly walk from here to Chinatown and Ferry Building. We even walked from the hotel up to North Beach (the Italian neighborhood), Filbert steps, and Fisherman's Wharf. From there, we took the cable car (Power Mason line) back to Union Square. There are nice restaurants in the area,... More

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Connecticut
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

We stayed at the Donatello for 4 nights, 3 days in mid-May as the first stop on our tour of California. The hotel was great since it allowed us to easily use public transportation anywhere we wanted to go in San Francisco. The staff were friendly and very helpful when my dd needed to print something and get it faxed... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

This hotel is truly awful. It's old and without its charms, which makes it a bad option. Has anyone mentioned it's across the road from a nightclub called Ruby Sky, that plays deafening music until the wee hours of the morning? Add to that the noise from their drunken patrons as they roll out of the venue. I don't know... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The upper floors are owned by a different company than the lower floors, and the upper floors have been recently renovated. Our room (8th floor) was quite spacious with a small kitchenette area (small refrigerator and microwave, a couple of plates, bowls, silverware, etc.), and the TV also had a DVD player. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They... More

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Boston, MA
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This hotel is located one block from Union Sq., a great location to be in San Fran. It's clean and the amenities are excellent. Employees are polite and knowledgeable. Mini-bar, coffee-maker, microwave, TV, TV in bathroom, phone, free wifi (it had a couple glitches), lounge on the 15th floor, gym w/ saunas & jacuzzi. The building is old, but you... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012
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We had an extremely spacious room, which was very clean and the most comfortable bed we've ever encountered! The location is perfect for sightseeing - a short walk to Union Square and various forms of transport including the hop on/hop off buses and the metro. We didn't try the in-room dining because it seemed quite expensive - and you don't... More

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Address: 501 Post Street, cross street - Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Price range (per night):* S$260 - 991

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